I am a total newbie to the process, however I have read thousands upon hours of forums about most guns I have.
In 1974 I bought a brand new 800B from Lacks stores in Galveston Texas. I put a Bushnell scope on it and for years hand loaded and took this rifle to the range. My son killed his first 8 or so deer with it and I will say many in the head or eye.
About 19 years ago, I retired the gun and it has been a safe queen since then. Recently, I decided to take it out and play with it again. Finding that I can't hit the side of the barn with it. Perhaps one of you guys can tell me if 1. is it shot out, 2. has something happened to knock it coocoo. I just not sure. Also Can anyone tell me if this gun would be worth rechambering (rebarreling) to perhaps a 22.250 or a 223
Thanks
Caldo1946
In 1974 I bought a brand new 800B from Lacks stores in Galveston Texas. I put a Bushnell scope on it and for years hand loaded and took this rifle to the range. My son killed his first 8 or so deer with it and I will say many in the head or eye.
About 19 years ago, I retired the gun and it has been a safe queen since then. Recently, I decided to take it out and play with it again. Finding that I can't hit the side of the barn with it. Perhaps one of you guys can tell me if 1. is it shot out, 2. has something happened to knock it coocoo. I just not sure. Also Can anyone tell me if this gun would be worth rechambering (rebarreling) to perhaps a 22.250 or a 223
Thanks
Caldo1946